Description
A delicate and flavorful Japanese Clear Soup featuring a light dashi broth with soft tofu, tender mushrooms, and aromatic green onions, subtly seasoned with soy sauce and mirin. Perfect as a comforting appetizer or a light meal.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 4 cups dashi broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/2 cup tofu, cubed
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
Instructions
- Heat the Broth: In a medium pot, bring the dashi broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat, ensuring it does not boil vigorously to preserve delicate flavors.
- Add Ingredients: Carefully add the cubed tofu, sliced mushrooms, soy sauce, and mirin to the simmering broth. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes until the mushrooms become tender and the tofu is warmed through.
- Finish with Green Onions: Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in the chopped green onions to infuse fresh aroma and flavor.
- Serve: Ladle the clear soup hot into small bowls and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh dashi broth for authentic flavor, or substitute with a light vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Soft or silken tofu works best to maintain the delicate texture in the soup.
- You can substitute shiitake or enoki mushrooms according to preference.
- Adjust soy sauce amount to control saltiness based on your broth choice.
- This soup is best enjoyed immediately to retain its fresh, clean flavors.
